Ensemble Continuity
I have often said that the best thing about Fall Semester is Winter Semester – especially for small groups and jazz groups.
Efficient Or Educational
I love efficient rehearsals. But sometimes efficient isn’t the most important value.
Vicarious
The best impulse for educators is to live vicariously.
Best Part Recording Use Case
Today I experienced the most powerful argument in favor part recordings since I’ve started making and using them.
Impostor Syndrome Never Stops
You can learn to dance with Imposter Syndrome. You can’t make it stop.
Missing Hand Signs
What musical information do you wish you could easily communicate with just your hands?
Is It Enough?
This is the best I can do today. Is it enough?
Self-Sufficiency
Isn’t this what we’re really teaching toward, all the time?
Reluctantly Learning Public Speaking
There are parts of the job that bring us joy, and parts of the job that are just…unavoidable.
December Mantra for Choir Directors
It’s that season again…when all the choir directors I know barely have time to sleep. Here’s a little prayer/mantra to use on the way through.